Bradshawgate Bolton
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL1), about 120 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 3404659.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 38% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 290 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Nelson Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Octagon Medical Centre, about 390 m away, with 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolton in 2026-27: Band D £2,400 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,600 | £1,866 | £2,133 | £2,400 | £2,933 | £3,466 | £4,000 | £4,799 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 2,230 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Mawdsley Street/Nelson Square. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 30 Mawdsley Street Bolton BL1 1LF, permissioned (30 m)
- 4-14 GREAT MOOR STREET, BOLTON, BL1 1NP, permissioned (50 m)
- FORMER PUB/NIGHTCLUB AT 77-83 BRADSHAWGATE, BOLTON, permissioned (130 m)
- CROMPTON PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, VICTORIA SQUARE, BOLTON; AND 56 & 58 BRADSHAWGATE; AND 33 VICTORIA SQUARE, permissioned (190 m)
- BREIGHTMET ST, BOLTON, BL1 1ET, not permissioned (200 m)
- Bridgeman Buildings, Exchange Street, Bolton, BL1 1RS, permissioned (220 m)
- TRINITY QUARTER CORE SHIFFNALL STREET/CARLTON ST/SALOP ST, not permissioned (240 m)
- 15 WOOD STREET, BOLTON, BL1 1EB, permissioned (240 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 93 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 1JT | 100% | 38% | 38% | 0% |
| BL1 1NR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 290 m |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 72 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Breightmet Street Bolton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 110 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Octagon Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Octagon Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newport Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Castle Street Police Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allens Chicken Cashzone | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nelson Park 470 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bridgeman Park 2,580 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,990 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m north-west. 73 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-west |
| Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Will Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bolton: see them on the Bolton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| University Collegiate School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bolton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gaskell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pikes Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibez Bar & Restaurant BL2 1AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spice Hut BL2 1AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 3ds Store Ltd BL1 1NP | Retailers - other | 60 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Food Factory BL1 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Greggs BL1 1NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Rice n three BL1 1QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| BM Convenience Store BL1 1QQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel BL1 1QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Mojo’s takeaway BL1 1QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| FC Suya BL1 1QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Balmoral BL1 1QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Haute Dolci BL2 1BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Bolton Off Licence BL1 1QD | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Punto Pizzas BL1 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Eat Meat BL2 1BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 27% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Krave 2.0 Ltd (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL1 1DR) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Subway (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL1 1NB) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 4 Good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings FUMU (manufacturers/packers, BL1 1DG) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 19 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Grumpy Baker (retailers - other, BL1 1TJ) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 16 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Balmoral Hotel (pub/bar/nightclub, BL1 1QQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Black Horse Street · Bollings Yard · Union Buildings · Lottery Row · Johnson Street · Chancery Lane · Silverwell Lane · Nelson Square · Lomax's Buildings · Lomax's Buildings · Mawdsley Street · Carlton Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.